{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0aefd6b132ae5c1c4d479043","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0aefd6b132ae5c1c4d479043","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0aefd6b132ae5c1c4d479043","title":"Quality Control Microbiologist","description":"This is a more experienced position requiring sound knowledge of quality control systems, methods, and procedures. The QC Microbiologist will be responsible for conducting microbiological analyses for raw materials, intermediates, and finished product samples according to written procedures.\nDuties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:\nDeveloping and writing methods for analysis of all raw materials, intermediates, and finished product samples as required\nAccountable for analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and/or finished product samples as required by the procedure\nReviews data and results of testing to ensure compliance to appropriate specifications and protocols.\nWrites and executes protocols for the qualification and re-qualification of new and current instrumentation\nTroubleshoots instrumentation/test methods.\nUpdating specifications and other appropriate databases.\nEstablish and validate test methods via internal testing and/or 3rd party approved analytical labs.\nMaintain a library of pertinent published reference material including monographs, books, studies, and compendia.\nEnsuring analytical methods are updated and documented\nFollows technology changes, recommends new technologies, purchase and implement if appropriate\nAssisting investigating non-conforming products and disposition.\nAssist with investigations and pertinent customer complaints and submit findings to QC/QA manager.\nStaying abreast of regulatory changes related to the industry.\nAssisting as needed in all other aspects of the QC department.\nOther duties as assigned by the QA/QC manager.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nKnowledge of systems such as HPLC, HPTLC, UV-Vis, ICP-MS, and FT-IR.\nUnderstanding of Pharmacopoeial requirements and must be able to follow changes, implement changes, qualify methods.\nUnderstanding of USP/EP/CMSP and other pharmacopoeias as well as the change process.\nWorking knowledge of GMPs, GLPs, phamacopoeial, and regulatory requirements for testing and validation pertaining to the dietary/herbal supplement industry is required.\nInvestigation skills, report writing skills\nAbility to work quickly and accurately in a production environment.\nGood verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications\nPerformance Measurements:\nAttendance and promptness\nMeeting quotas and goals\nFollowing appropriate SOP’s and department procedures\nMaking recommendations and continuous improvements\nDependability & Accountability\nEducation & Experience:\n4+ years of relevant experience and a BS degree in Chemistry or equivalent\n2+ years of relevant experience and a MS\nPrior experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred\nPhysical\nAble to sit for long periods of time\nPosition will require some walking, standing and sitting\nSome lifting of at least 50 pounds on occasion may be required","company":"Vitality Works","rawCompany":"vitality works","city":"Albuquerque","state":"NM","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-07T01:30:31.289Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"},{"code":"19-1022.00","title":"Microbiologists","slug":"microbiologists"}],"industries":[{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"325411","title":"Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing","slug":"medicinal-and-botanical-manufacturing"},{"code":"325413","title":"In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing","slug":"in-vitro-diagnostic-substance-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Quality Control Microbiologist","description":"This is a more experienced position requiring sound knowledge of quality control systems, methods, and procedures. The QC Microbiologist will be responsible for conducting microbiological analyses for raw materials, intermediates, and finished product samples according to written procedures.\nDuties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:\nDeveloping and writing methods for analysis of all raw materials, intermediates, and finished product samples as required\nAccountable for analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and/or finished product samples as required by the procedure\nReviews data and results of testing to ensure compliance to appropriate specifications and protocols.\nWrites and executes protocols for the qualification and re-qualification of new and current instrumentation\nTroubleshoots instrumentation/test methods.\nUpdating specifications and other appropriate databases.\nEstablish and validate test methods via internal testing and/or 3rd party approved analytical labs.\nMaintain a library of pertinent published reference material including monographs, books, studies, and compendia.\nEnsuring analytical methods are updated and documented\nFollows technology changes, recommends new technologies, purchase and implement if appropriate\nAssisting investigating non-conforming products and disposition.\nAssist with investigations and pertinent customer complaints and submit findings to QC/QA manager.\nStaying abreast of regulatory changes related to the industry.\nAssisting as needed in all other aspects of the QC department.\nOther duties as assigned by the QA/QC manager.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nKnowledge of systems such as HPLC, HPTLC, UV-Vis, ICP-MS, and FT-IR.\nUnderstanding of Pharmacopoeial requirements and must be able to follow changes, implement changes, qualify methods.\nUnderstanding of USP/EP/CMSP and other pharmacopoeias as well as the change process.\nWorking knowledge of GMPs, GLPs, phamacopoeial, and regulatory requirements for testing and validation pertaining to the dietary/herbal supplement industry is required.\nInvestigation skills, report writing skills\nAbility to work quickly and accurately in a production environment.\nGood verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications\nPerformance Measurements:\nAttendance and promptness\nMeeting quotas and goals\nFollowing appropriate SOP’s and department procedures\nMaking recommendations and continuous improvements\nDependability & Accountability\nEducation & Experience:\n4+ years of relevant experience and a BS degree in Chemistry or equivalent\n2+ years of relevant experience and a MS\nPrior experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred\nPhysical\nAble to sit for long periods of time\nPosition will require some walking, standing and sitting\nSome lifting of at least 50 pounds on occasion may be required","datePosted":"2026-08-07T01:30:31.289Z","dateModified":"2026-08-07T01:30:31.289Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Vitality Works","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Albuquerque","addressRegion":"NM","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"0aefd6b132ae5c1c4d479043"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0aefd6b132ae5c1c4d479043"}}